Evolution Of The Horse

From: Equestrian And Horse

See also: Horse BehaviourHorse Gaits
Horse MarkingsHorse Types

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Horse Evolution
The modern day horse of today is the result of over 55 million years of evolution. The fossilised remains of Eohippus who is also known as the 'Dawn Horse' or 'Hyracotherium', is considered to be where the horse, or 'Equus', as we know them today, originated from. Eohippus not only developed into Equus, but it also led to a whole family tree of other equine species.

Eohippus

Orohippus

Epihippus

Mesohippus

Miohippus

Merrychippus

Pliohippus

Dinohippus

Equus


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